ROCKWOOD, ONT. – 4-H Ontario proudly announces the recipients of the 2021 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Club Leader Award, sponsored by Gay Lea Foods. The 2021 recipients include Rachel Skippen of Manitoulin 4-H Association (Region 1), Denise Beaudette-Manley of Stormont 4-H Association (Region 2), April Jean Hickson of Kawartha Lakes Haliburton 4-H Association (Region 3), Robert Matson of Peel 4-H Association (Region 4), Jessica Bester of Grey 4-H Association (Region 5), and Alison Buckrell of Oxford 4-H Association (Region 6).
The 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Club Leader Award celebrates volunteers who have been 4-H club leaders for less than three years and embody the 4-H pledge in their work with local youth. Nominations are accepted across the province, with one award given in each region. Award recipients receive a custom print commissioned by 4-H Ontario and sponsored by Gay Lea Foods.
“This year’s recipients of the 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Club Leader Award are prime examples for how 4-H volunteers bring the best of their heads, hearts, hands, and health to their work with youth each and every day,” says Megan Burnside-Poitras, Volunteer Support Team Lead, 4-H Ontario. “In only a few years, these dedicated individuals have contributed in tremendously impactful ways and our program is better for having them involved.”
“Gay Lea is pleased to partner with 4-H Ontario and offer support to recognize the 4-H volunteers selected for this award. These leaders demonstrate the 4-H ideals to their members, delivering valuable leadership and life skills to our youth. We congratulate them on receiving this award and encourage them to continue to influence in their communities,” says Marie McNabb, Director, Gay Lea Foods.
Source : 4-H Ontario